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Why Ukraine can’t hold elections during wartime

6:08 PM

Russia may offer frozen assets for Ukraine's reconstruction, demand funds for occupied territories, Reuters reports.

According to Reuters, one source familiar with Moscow discussions said Russia could agree to allocate up to two-thirds of frozen assets for Ukraine's reconstruction, provided accountability guarantees.

6:07 PM

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With coal miners fighting to keep Ukraine's lights on.

The Kyiv Independent team visited one of the last remaining operating mines in the Donbas region to highlight the resilience of the workers who continue their work despite danger and tough conditions.

4:57 PM

Lawmaker from Zelensky's party resigns after corruption charges, MP says.

Kormyshkina was charged by Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) on Oct. 17 with illicit enrichment worth more than Hr 20 million ($480,000).

4:29 PM

Most Danes back sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, poll shows.

Some 53% of Danes are in favor of sending peacekeepers into the country after Russia's full-scale war ends, according to a poll, published by Ritzau news agency on Feb. 21, Bloomberg reported.

4:05 PM

Trump's envoy Kellogg praises Zelensky as 'courageous leader' after talks.

"Extensive and positive discussions with (President Volodymyr Zelensky), the embattled and courageous leader of a nation at war, and his talented national security team," Keith Kellogg said.

3:46 PM

5.2 million Ukrainian refugees remain abroad, less than half plan to return, poll says.

The Center for Economic Strategy projects that between 1.7 and 2.7 million Ukrainians may permanently remain abroad, potentially reducing Ukraine's annual GDP by 5.1% to 7.8%.

3:11 PM

EU seeks more US gas to replace Russian supplies.

The EU is also looking to develop renewable energy faster to reduce its overall dependence on the fuel, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said.

2:53 PM

Over 130 Ukrainian NGOs say elections 'impossible' during war.

"The legitimacy of the Ukrainian government is the exclusive prerogative of the Ukrainian people," the statement read.

1:46 PM

Kremlin denies demanding NATO eastern rollback in talks with US.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said this in reaction to an article by the Financial Times claiming that during the talks in Riyadh on Feb. 18, Russian delegates asked for the NATO rollback as a condition for "normalizing relations."

1:14 PM

63% of Ukrainians approve of Zelensky as president, poll shows.

Some 26.1% of Ukrainians said they completely approve Zelensky, while another 36.9% said they tend to approve him. The overall figure is higher than in polls conducted years before Russia's full-scale invasion, as well as in the spring of 2024.

12:49 PM

Sweden suspects sabotage after new undersea cable damage.

The fiber-optic cable, running between Finland and Germany, was damaged near the Gotland Island within the Swedish economic zone, Sweden's Coast Guard said.

12:03 PM

Ukrainian edtech company Headway joins global entrepreneur network Endeavor.

The selection marks a milestone for Ukraine's tech sector, coming during the third year of Russia's full-scale invasion and following Endeavor's launch in the country in October 2024.

11:37 AM

Russia wants to declare 'victory' over Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel claims.

According to the Ukrainian military intelligence, Russia aims to sow despair among Ukrainians, destabilize the situation in the country, and discredit Ukraine among its allies.

11:28 AM

Azerbaijan suspends local BBC News office.

The British broadcaster confirmed that it had taken the "reluctant decision" to close the office following verbal instructions from the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

10:48 AM

UK, Norway discuss Arctic defense pact over Russian threat.

"With Russia continuing to militarise the High North and Arctic, this new agreement will boost security for the U.K., Norway, and our NATO allies, bolstering defenses on NATO’s northern flank," the British government said in a statement.

10:27 AM

Trump-Putin meeting depends on progress on ending war, Rubio says.

"The only way is to test them (Russia), to basically engage them and say, okay, are you serious about ending the war, and if so, what are your demands. Are your public demands and your private demands different?" U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. "It may turn out that they don’t want to end the war."

9:51 AM

Ukraine launching faster drone supply model for military.

According to the new model, military units will be able to choose the unmanned systems best suited to their needs. The system also aims to support manufacturers through advance orders, allowing them to plan for scaling up their production.

9:09 AM

12 killed, 6 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day.

Russia launched 160 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. Eighty-seven drones were shot down, while 70 were lost without causing damage, according to the statement.

8:59 AM

'No appetite' for new Ukraine aid bill, US House speaker says.

"We have to bring (the war) to an end. And I can tell you that our European allies understand the necessity as well. It's (dragged) on too long," U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said.

8:08 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 864,860 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,280 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:46 AM

Europe needs 'massive defense plan,' US 'can't be weak' with Putin, Macron says.

Europe is not likely to form a common army, Macron clarified, but can work to create joint defense capabilities and autonomy from the U.S.

7:02 AM

China backs US-Russia 'consensus' on Ukraine war.

Beijing is prepared "to play a constructive role in the political settlement of the crisis," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement during the G20 foreign ministers meeting.

6:08 AM

Tusk proposes 3-point plan to strengthen Ukraine, European security.

The EU must fund Ukraine with frozen Russian assets, strengthen borders, and boost defense spending, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Feb. 20.

4:54 AM

US, Russian participants held unofficial talks on Ukraine in Switzerland, Reuters reports.

The informal meetings were described as "track two meetings," a type of unofficial diplomacy meant to lower tension, three unnamed sources told Reuters.